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Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: mental health issues

9111 Broadway Suite Q
Merrillville, IN 46410

(219) 736-0003

Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD is a psychologist in Merrillville, IN specializing in psychology. Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD is affiliated with Community Health System and Powers Health.

Office Locations

Powers Health

7863 Broadway Avenue Suite 220
Merrillville, IN 46410

(219) 743-2870

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Powers Health

801 Macarthur Boulevard Suite 402
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 836-4900

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9111 Broadway Suite Q
Merrillville, IN 46410

(219) 736-0003

(219) 756-2315

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Some issues Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

In The News

“Dr. Douglas Caruana, a clinical psychologist from Merrillville, evaluated Law at the Lake County Jail in September and November at the defense's request, he said.”—"Judge allows new competency evaluation for spa owner before sex trafficking sentencing", Chicago Tribune, December 2018

“Dr. Douglas Caruana, a clinical psychologist from Merrillville, evaluated Law at the Lake County Jail in September and November at the defense's request.”—"Woman convicted in sex trafficking case claims incompetency, but feds say it's ploy", Chicago Tribune, November 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2013 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	1713

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	110
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	49
Dementia	40
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2014 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	1655

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	105
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	52
Dementia	41
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2015 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	1884

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	746
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	250
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	46
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	51
Dementia	42
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2016 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	1798

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	119
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated during 2016 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	48
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	56
Dementia	46
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2017 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	1654

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	110
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated during 2017 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	55
Dementia	42
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2018 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	1386

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	90
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated during 2018 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	48
Dementia	49
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN during 2019 were health and behavior assessment.

Volume of procedures performed by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD for Medicare patients.

health and behavior assessment	1361

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	87
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated during 2019 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	54
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	53
Dementia	39
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	58
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated during 2020 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	54
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	60
Dementia	50
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated as a psychologist in Merrillville, IN were health and behavior assessment.

health and behavior assessment	1635

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	54
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	357
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	154
85 and over	116
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	19
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	33
Cancer	19
Dementia	43

Education & Training

He has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Community Health System

Powers Health

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Biography

Dr. Douglas Caruana is a specialist in psychology. Dr. Caruana has a special interest in mental health issues. He is professionally affiliated with Community Health System, Powers Health, and Community Hospital.

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Some issues Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD can help you with:

In The News

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Douglas W. Caruana, PsyD From 2013 - 2020

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

Biography

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